Sarens and Empire Energy sign MOU for wind work

From left: Robert Eykhout, Sarens project sales manager; Yannick Sel, Sarens Group commercial director; Vicky Roberts, director of business development at Empire Energy Partners. Photo: Sarens/Empire Energy partners

International heavy lift and transport specialist Sarens has signed a memorandum of understanding with Empire Energy Partners’ Offshore Division to work on offshore wind energy projects in the USA.

The framework agreement combines Empire’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) with Sarens’ heavy lifting and specialized transport capabilities. The one stop shop approach will allow the two companies to “address the rapidly growing demand for integrated EPC solutions in the US offshore wind market,” Sarens said.

Commenting on the agreement Steven Sarens, managing director at Sarens Projects USA, said, “We are excited to collaborate with Empire Energy Offshore to provide our industry-leading heavy lifting and transport solutions to the offshore wind market. By working together, we can offer a seamless, integrated service that will streamline project execution and ensure the success of offshore wind developments in the US.”

Full service

Sarens and Wind Energy Partners will work together as a one stop shop for US offshore wind farm developers. Photo: Sarens

For his part Mike Milledge, senior director of offshore wind at Empire Energy Partners, said, “By working with Sarens we can offer our clients a full-service solution from start to finish, positioning ourselves as leaders in the renewable energy space.”

Empire will lead as primary EPC contractor and Sarens will provide its heavy lifting, specialized transport and engineering support.

Sarens’ experience in the USA already includes work on the Coastal Virginia offshore wind farm, the largest in the country. It has also worked on offshore wind farms around the world, including in the North Sea, Netherlands and South Korea.